It’s been an exciting week! This month we celebrate the 1 year anniversary of my Share Your Beauty program! As some of you know, last year I joined forces with the poverty relief non-profit organization Family-to-Family and together we created Share Your Beauty; the first beauty donation program, where we organize drives and events to collect beauty and hygiene products and deliver them to shelters and teen centers in NYC and the tri-state area.
Waldorf Astoria Announces Next Iconic Dish
Everything about the Waldorf Astoria is a pillar of elegance and last night the luxury hotel opened it’s doors to the first Taste of Waldorf Astoria to celebrate what would be the next Waldorf Astoria iconic dish.
RVCA Pop Up Store Comes to NYC
With this insane cold, all I can think about is my soon to be trips to Austin for SXSW and Palm Springs for Coachella. And it’s like RVCA read my mind since all I want to do is transition my winter wardrobe and shop for my trips and for sunny days ahead in NYC
2/28 – 3/1 – Calling all Yogi’s! Join us for Big Love Weekend
Love is in the air and we are feeling charitable. Join us in spreading the positive vibes at Big Love Weekend, a two-day wellness campaign to support and raise funds for God’s Love We Deliver, the NYC-based non-profit that cooks and delivers more than 1.2 million meals each year to those in the New York metropolitan area who are too sick to shop or cook for themselves.
Diptyque Launches New Eau de Toilette Florabellio
Last week, we headed to Soho for a sneak smell of Diptyque’s new eau de toilette, Florabellio and journey through the fragrance by way of a photographic exhibition by Terri Weifenbach. An 8-year project in the making, Florabellio was inspired by the olfactive memories of one of Diptyque’s founders, Christiane Gautrot.
Happy New Years from Times Square!
Happy New Years my loves! I hope you all had a wonderful New Years Eve! James and I spent the evening with COVERGIRL and Cosmopolitan Magazine in Times Square at the Hard Rock Cafe.
In over a decade in NYC the closest I got to the ball drop is on my television screen. I could never understand the draw of waiting all day in the freezing cold (I mean what do you do if you need to pee?). And after last night all I can say is that I get it.
It’s for that perfect moment when the ball drops, the confetti goes up and suddenly you’re in a snow globe with a million of your closest friends with the intoxicating scent of joy in the air. Then there’s the musical performances, which included Taylor Swift, Idina Menzel, American Authors, O.A.R., Magic! and Florida Georgia Line — all of which are broadcasted on screens all over Times Square (in case you can’t see the stage) with stellar acoustics that resonates the streets.
As the official co-sponsor the 2015 Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration, COVERGIRL and Cosmopolitan planned quite the celebration. I venture it’s like planning a wedding for an estimated one million guests in attendance and 1 billion-plus at home viewers.
At the Hard Rock Cafe, the bottles of Moet were flowing and guests enjoyed a decadent New Years experience. With a private outdoor space gated off, guests could go in and out as many times as they’d like without the crowds. And after the ball dropped performers O.A.R and American Authors joined us inside and performed their top hits.
It was an incredibly special evening and a beautiful way to start the new year. A big thank you to COVERGIRL and Cosmo for making this all possible.
Happy New Years everyone!!!
Nordstrom Beauty Holiday Preview
Even though the Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting hasn’t happened yet, the holidays are in full swing at Nordstrom. PC got a chance to jumpstart our shopping list at The Standard – Highline. This year, we weren’t telling Santa our Christmas list, we were vying to get on Nordstrom Beauty Directors’ nice lists.
This season, Nordstrom Beauty is a one-stop shopping destination for everyone on your holiday list. Seasonal offerings and exclusives include top cosmetics, fragrance, haircare, skin care and men’s grooming brands from Bobbi Brown, Clarisonic, Diptyque, Chanel, MAC and more!
Here’s what’s topping the wishlist this year:
Diptyque Mini Candle Set: Nordstrom Beauty Exclusive – $130
Bobbi Brown Travel Brush Set: $135
Dolce & Gabbana Beauty Light Blue Eau de Toilette Purse Spray Set: $50 ($75 value)
Laura Mercier Into the Wild Look Book Collection: $125 ($276 value)
NuFace Little White Dress Mini Facial Toning Device: Nordstrom Beauty Exclusive – $199
YSL Touche Éclat Radiant Touch: $41
After you’re done shopping, be sure to make a pitstop with Nordstrom’s Beauty Stylists. Similar to personal shoppers, Nordstrom Beauty Stylists offer complimentary services to customers to help them find the perfect makeup, skincare and fragrance products across ALL brands and counters! Nordstrom Beauty Stylists are available in-store, by phone at 1.800.7beauty or via live chat.
Happy Shopping!
Neutrogena Beauty Wonderland Chat with Emma Roberts
On Monday night, Neutrogena threw their annual holiday party, turning Paintbox in SoHo into a glittering white “Beauty Wonderland”. The event, in partnership with Rogaine, Rembrandt, BaubleBar, and Band-Aid, was hosted by Neutrogena brand ambassador Emma Roberts. Between mini makeovers with Amy Oresman, holiday hairstyling with Neutrogena Brand Ambassador Sam Leonardi, and polishing our fingertips with Paintbox, we caught up with the gorgeous star of American Horror Story, Emma Roberts to chat about winter beauty!
PC: What is your #1 seasonal beauty transition tip?
Emma Roberts: “Keep using SPF! So many people stop using sunscreen in the winter for some reason. I’m fair skinned and I made the mistake once when it was overcast and I never will again! I burn at the sight of the sun. “
PC: Do you stick to a fall/winter routine?
Emma Roberts: “Yes, always stick to a routine. If you’re not washing your face every night, it’s going to make dryness worse. Wash your face nightly and put your moisturizer on every morning. Don’t ever forget to take off your make-up. That’s why I keep Neutrogena Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes in my purse, in my bathroom, and everywhere else so I have no excuse not to take it off.”
PC: What do you think of the “bare face” trend?
Emma Roberts: “I like the bare face especially because so many girls hide behind a ton of make-up. It’s nice when you have make-up on but look like yourself. You’re accentuating your features instead of hiding behind the product.”
PC: How do you achieve a natural look?
Emma Roberts: “I use Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin Liquid Makeup in Classic Ivory. You can use it all over your face but I also use it just as concealer under my eyes and around my nose and chin. Then, I use the Healthy Lengths Mascara. It’s so easy and looks naturally pretty. I also carry the MoistureSmooth Color Sticks in every color in my bag to change my look by my lip color. They are so sheer you can also layer them on top of each other.”
PC: Since you’re always traveling, do you do any beauty treatments on the plane?
Emma Roberts: “I see girls in full-face make-up and I’m scrubbing mine off in the bathroom. Since most beauty products get confiscated, I carry the Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes, which they can’t take away from me! Once, I saw a girl putting stilettos on to get off the plane and I was putting on fuzzy socks from Target. I wondered if I was missing something. “
Beauty On 5 with Saks Fifth Avenue
On Tuesday, Saks Fifth Avenue unveiled their first permanent, one-stop location for Blink Brow Bar, Trish McEvoy, and Nails inc. Housed within a modern installation, Beauty on 5 allows customers to receive expert advice, throw their own Beauty on 5 pamper party, shop exclusive products, and experience an artistic manicure while sipping tea and savoring a curated British menu of light snacks. In beauty junkie terms, it’s a one-stop primping and pampering mecca!
Services Offered:
Blink Brow Bar: Blink Brow Bar offers specialized services and expertise in bespoke threading, tint, lash and eyebrow services for both men and women. Here’s how they transform your brows!
Trish McEvoy: Trish McEvoy offers an exclusive menu of make-up services, access to the limited-edition Easy Smokey Eye Collection*, and for the first time ever, custom monogramming on any Makeup Planner purchase.
Nails inc.: Nails inc. introduces “The Paint Shop by Nails inc” as the destination for a fast fashion fix for nails in New York. The shop hosts a unique nail art menu designed in collaboration with celebrity nail technicians Lisa Logan and Pattie Yankee.
Which service will you be indulging in before holiday party season?
Dr. Jart+ NYC Pop-up Shop
Dr.Jart+ hosted its first US pop-up shop in NYC on Thursday, Nov. 13 to celebrate the brands 10-year anniversary. Industry insiders were invited to shop Dr.Jart+’s bestselling products while receiving free personalized skincare consultations and exploring the brands rich history in an exhibition format.
Over the past 10 years, Dr.Jart+ has grown from a small, local brand, into an international company with a cult following. The exhibition illuminates the complete story of Dr.Jart+, from the city where it was born and the founders who created it (Dermatologist Dr. SungJae Jung and President JinWook Lee), to the best-selling products and skincare science within the most safe and effective formulas available.
This exhibit is a testament to Dr.Jart+’s commitment to melding the worlds of science and art, and sharing the results with everyone. Don’t just take our word for it though! Visit the pop-up shop before it’s too late!
When: Tuesday, November 11th, 2014 – Sunday, November 16th, 2014
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM everyday
Where: Openhouse Gallery
201 Mulberry Street
Between Kenmare and Spring
NYC